Thursday, February 9, 2012
Meteorologist Joe Rao talks about the distance between the moon and mars.
Late Thursday night, skywatchers who cast a glance toward the waning gibbous moon in the eastern sky will also notice the presence of a very bright, yellow-orange "star" shining with a steady glow hovering a bit above and to the moon's right. That's no star, though. It's the planet Mars. The apparent distance between the moon and Mars will be rather large, amounting to about 9 degrees. That's roughly equal to the width of your fist held at arm's length.The sky map of Mars and the moon for this story shows how they will appear Thursday night to skywatchers with clear skies. [Click Here to Read On]
New York Times science writer practices what he preaches.
Larchmont resident William J. Broad, a senior science writer at the New York Times and two-time shared Pulitzer Prize winner, has been practicing yoga since the early 1970s. When he decided to write a book about the subject, which eventually turned into his latest volume, The Science of Yoga: The Risks and the Rewards, he figured it would take under a year. Now, five years later, the book has been released. And it's clear that yoga is a topical issue. An excerpt of his new book appeared in the New York Times on Jan. 5, generating an online debate over the potential downside of yoga. Though he traveled the world researching The Science of Yoga, Broad also relied on several local institutions to help shape the work. Staff members at the …
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
The National Association of Campus Activities (NACA) Northeast Conference declared Westchester Community College's Events Board (WEB) the best student-run programming board in the country.
In addition to its nationally-recognized academic program and grants from Con Edison and The J.M. Kaplan Fund, Westchester Community College recently earned another accolade to add to its litany of accomplishments. Students from towns including Scarsdale, White Plains and Peekskill were awarded with the 2011 Excellence in Programming Award at the National Association of Campus Activities (NACA) regional awards ceremony -- a tribute to Westchester Community College as having the best student-run programming board in the Northeast. WCC's programming board, represented by President Dominick Tedesco and Vice President of Marketing Dali Lu, was honored by judges after demonstrating a multimedia presentation that highlighted their operating …
New research finds that this Valentine's Day Americans, specifically men, are digging deeper into their pockets than ever before.
They say you can’t buy love, but research shows consumers are spending more than ever this Valentine’s season. According to Mother Nature Network, research from the National Retail Federation (NRF) estimates the total spending will reach $17.6 billion, with the average person spending more than $126, up nearly 10 percent from last year and the most ever in the survey's 10-year history. Not everyone will dig as deeply into their wallets, however. The average male is expected to spend $168.74 — nearly twice as much as women — on clothing, jewelry and greeting cards, among other things. Data shows consumers spend the most on their better halves, an average of $74. They’ll also spend an average of more than $25 on their children, parents or …
Here's how to make homemade Valentine’s Day 'Krispie Treats' that kids will love to make and give.
Memories of my childhood Valentine’s Days always include piles of paper heart doilies, red and pink construction paper, glue and glitter. I adored creating what I was certain were masterpieces, despite the likelihood I misspelled names or inadvertently created glue globs on my homemade hearts. Though I would love to recreate those memories with my own children, I don’t seem to be raising any crafters. I can, however, cajole them into making sweets, especially if those confections include frosting and sprinkles. This year we are making heart-shaped Rice Krispie treats, decorated with melted white chocolate, frosting and sprinkles. They are incredibly easy and fun to make. First, make a batch of Rice Krispie treats - as per the original …
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Your interactive, daily digest for all Larchmont and Mamaroneck scores, schedules and standings — and a place for you to add information and images for all of your favorite sports and teams.
The Top Spot: Rye Neck defended their home court with a 56-43 victory over visiting Valhalla last night. The Panthers were led by Brendan Crowley’s 18 points and Matt Franks added 14 in the victory. Terrance Tribble led Valhalla with 12 points. The win guarantees that Rye Neck will have a winning season for the first time in six years. Yesterday’s Results: Sport: Girls Basketball Game: Rye Neck vs. Valhalla Score: Rye Neck Won 35-34 Highlights: Sarah Cochrane hit the game winning lay up in the final seconds of the contest. Cochrane and Marisa Bella led Rye Neck with 10 points each. Rachel Beckley and Briana Ciocca each had eight points for Valhalla in the loss. Today’s Schedule: In boys basketball, White Plains heads to Mamaroneck at…
Don't let water damage ruin your home.
According to the insurance industry, damages from water cost homeowners more than $6,000 per incident. Add to that the headaches of dealing with the aftermath, and you can see why it’s better to be safe than sorry. Here are three water safety tips for this winter to protect your home. 1. Know where your main water shutoff valve is. In case of an emergency, you don’t want to be running around looking for it. If you have a basement, you’ll probably find the main shutoff on the water pipe coming into your home. Just find it and let everyone in the house know where it is. 2. Prevent pipes from freezing and bursting. 3. Shovel snow away from the foundation to prevent snow melt from leaking into the basement. When it comes to your home, don’t …
A look at top stories from around our region for Wednesday, Feb. 8.
LaRouche PAC Visits Pleasantville Port Chester Man Stabbed To Death Officials Investigate Cause of Ossining Fire
GOP candidate Rick Santorum wins primaries in Minnesota and Missouri.
Victor Mason
6:44 am on Thursday, February 9, 2012
Great interview with Mr. Broad, a long-time excellent writer for the Times. I have never done yoga but known many people who do. This book sounds like a great gift idea. more ›